How Career Criminal Adam Montgomery got Custody of Harmony Montgomery

DAY 7: #AdamMontgomery was granted sole custody of #HarmonyMontgomery in 2019, despite being a career criminal. CourtTV's Vinnie Politan dives deeper into the heartbreaking custody case.
00:00 Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan
01:51 WHY?
02:35 WHY DID HE WANT CUSTODY?
03:35 WHY DID HE GET CUSTODY?
05:16 WHY DID EVERYONE LOSE TRACK OF HARMONY?
06:42 Matt Johnson Reports
07:03 Portland Pie Co. Workers Testimony
11:06 Maintenance Call
14:05 Witness Rose Smith's Testimony
18:20 Harmony's Mother
20:45 Adam's Criminal History
22:43 Expert Analysis
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00:00 Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan 01:51 WHY? 02:35 WHY DID HE WANT CUSTODY? 03:35 WHY DID HE GET CUSTODY? 05:16 WHY DID EVERYONE LOSE TRACK OF HARMONY? 06:42 Matt Johnson Reports 07:03 Portland Pie Co. Workers Testimony 11:06 Maintenance Call 14:05 Witness Rose Smith's Testimony 18:20 Harmony's Mother 20:45 Adam's Criminal History 22:43 Expert Analysis #CourtTV - What do YOU think? MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/tag/adam-montgomery/?

[@deenagleason1225]

Well I hope this changes something so that little girl didn't die for nothing. Sometimes that's the way things work out other times it's just another forgotten episode. Of course never forgotten by the mother and the people that loved her and cared and tried to save her without any luck. After she was given to the dad why couldn't it be reviewed you know if the mother had worries and she didn't think that they had taken enough time to review his background why couldn't it have been looked at again you know that's what I don't get!

[@deenagleason1225]

If anybody's ever gotten a black eye as an adult you know how much it hurts what could a child do to get a punch in the I it probably broke up the bones around her eyes who knows I can't even imagine what that little girl lives through you know getting punched for things instead of and what about the other children I mean when things start looking shady why were those children still left in his care.

[@mariahwalter8997]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@Wistful77]

Thank you, Court TV always kept us informed on Harmony's case! I want to know why Adam was not still incarcerated, before this ever happened. Why was he ever released?!

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Poor baby ,

[@susani.-partyonwithyarnandcroc]

The judge that granted him custody should also be held accountable. An investigation should be done on that judge.

[@michelle7959]

Judges are never held accountable. Adam shot someone in the head and a judge let him back out on the street. If he would have been in prison, this would have never happened to Harmony. All this crime we are seeing is because JUDGES let these repeat criminals back on the streets.

[@sandee74]

Absolutely!!! I can't believe any judge would EVER grant him custody with that criminal record.

[@VAULT865]

Very True!💯👍

[@michelle7959]

The Judge that that granted Adam custody is Mark Newman out of Massachusetts, and he retired 6 months after he gave Adam custody. And now I hear he’s working back at the same courthouse as a fill-in judge. WTF is wrong with this justice system!?

[@--_-_-_-74..]

​@@michelle7959. It's corrupt and none of them care ! Sick

[@tootles4272]

The judge that gave him custody should be in trouble… that baby girl lived in hell

[@michelle7959]

Judges are never held accountable, that is the problem.

[@thebella422]

Exactly! The Judge and the CPS worker too

[@Blake1720]

@@thebella422I can understand if they believed the eye mark was from a toy because kids do have small accidents, but the state of the home and their lifestyle is a HUGE clue of abuse. Also letting them leave that day without even eyeing Harmony properly? Just so sad.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

I was going to defend judge cps till I heard his criminal record, thing is foster care is horrible for a baby unless they really love and bonding which they don’t . Cps can be a kid without much experience, my sister a cps worker wouldn’t let this happen that’s for sure but also remember a lot of people call cps to embarrass parents and give them a hard time . Good parents are offended as you guys would be too and probably know who called . He should’ve had to consistently prove he had a good liovung home giving his record , so custody with a watchful eye for the first year . Problem is judge only sees what’s presented too . I bet in the future him and fellow judges will do just that . Automatic agent watching for first year or so . These judges go through so many cases they’re emotionally detached so need to implement safeguarding.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

wtf how can they stop visiting siblings matter fact kids shouldn’t be split up after being together even if half parented unless in extreme circumstances.

[@lorigovi718]

The system, social workers, judge, family, and EVERYONE failed Harmony. This is despicable and tragic in every way. 💔

[@maryshaffer5675]

They got paid whether they save kids or not.

[@ajf369]

She was FAILED by her PARENTS...

[@angelagrant9163]

Yes! This is a huge tragedy for the family, no matter what was going on. Hopefully the POS will get his consequences in prison. And hoping the jury sees through all of the conflicting information!

[@JCtheirmom]

And they’re failing children today right now all around the country as we watch this video. It’s a damn shame

[@VioletJoy]

Including her own mother.

[@atticus-iz7iw]

The judge MOST ASSUREDLY had Adam Montgomery’s criminal history in hand … no need to wait for any report on that. No parent with such a violent criminal history should be considered for custody of a child … that is only moral and common sense. WHAT a pathetic excuse. This judge should be held accountable in some way.

[@txangie800]

She seemed so happy in Foster care.

[@HomebirthMommaX3]

Absolutely accountable.

[@AliceA333]

Judges are pretty repetitive, they use the same factors over & over. They get nothing out of hurting kids. Adam had 50 hours of visits, came to court, no history of abuse, prison can't be used to exclude somebody from their children. CPS is not supposed to immediately cut off involvement when he gets custody, there's a reason the judge sent her with Adam & "being mean" is not likely the reason.

[@vanessas2363]

AGREED!! the real GUILTY PARTY.......is THE STATE.

[@JoTracy]

@@txangie800 and she couod have been adopted by the family that adopted her brother Jamieson

[@andy-thebsslayer560]

You tell'em Vinnie, cause that judge should also be accountable for his decision.

[@shirleyhughes1455]

Yes! AMEN!! ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Dahmer_Jeff]

Nobody is responsible for another person's decision are you asanine

[@georgewashington3555]

Agree. The Judge that that granted Adam custody is Mark Newman out of Massachusetts

[@lorimiller4301]

He should have to explain his decision to give Adam custody of Harmony. Publicly.

[@cathysalciccia7812]

I agree with you. Now , MA is the only state that does not abide by the interestate compact among New England States. he ruled it didn't apply. But there is absolutely no over reach for a judge to say, " Where is the mother?" "why is she not here?" and granting a continuance. The judge is not mute and if this case had been in front of a female Judge, I wonder if it would have gone this way.

[@murraychadwick9362]

Prisoners should be able to help themselves to Adam the same way he did Harmony

[@kristenbeauregard2949]

Yeah the prisoners will help him the same way he helps himself to Harmony

[@--_-_-_-74..]

That won't happen until the trial is over ! He claims that Kayla killed Harmony he's innocent

[@Polyphemus47]

Oh, they will.

[@Tess-163]

The other prisoners are probably watching the trial while the coward is hold up in his cell watching it on zoom and I bet they have worked out what a pos Adam is tick tock coward

[@James_Doyle83]

I bet he's telling lies to say his ex wife and wife beat and killed the little girl fully and not helped him killed her

[@francinejones2524]

He wanted custody so he and Kayla could get payments for her. I fully believe that’s the reason.

[@cathysalciccia7812]

well right. She was born blind in one eye. She would have been eligible for social security under her disability based upon her visual impairment. I don't know if she was getting a social security check. I can only find "welfare" check. But there is no doubt that these were 2 parents that should have had no access to her and only wanted access to the money.

[@kimr0714]

I believe that’s the reason and also to spite the bio mother

[@MegPaterson2]

I think it was 1: for the welfare money, that both Adam and Kayla didn’t use to help raise sweet Harmony 2: to purely spite Harmony’s biological mum, to “win” custody over her, I use the word “win” because I think that how that monster would of looked at it, winning, not because it was in the “best” interest in Harmony’s care and welfare!! It’s beyond tragic, so many childless couples would of given anything to have had the chance to adopt this beautiful little girl and raise her with pure love 😓

[@kathyrama4570]

This is the most disgusting case I've ever heard of. Everybody in this little Girl's life failed her. Her Great Uncle tried, I felt so bad for him. He was upset when he saw Harmony with a black eye. This case is unbelievably sickening. Just knowing he put her in the cooler of a Food Establishment is so disgusting. Adam and Kayla are both such low life's, if she didn't kill the child, she was complicate. She really didn't care.

[@aparnarajesh]

kayla and adam should rotted in jail

[@violatrujillo]

She was loved and well cared for by her foster parents. I think it's from them that we see all these photos of Harmony, dressed nice, hair combed and happy. Those people are extra special now of her last year alive.

[@JAJJABLOG]

@@violatrujilloThanks for commenting! I wondered about the pictures!

[@aparnarajesh]

@@violatrujillo my heart goes to her foster parents

[@kathyrama4570]

@@violatrujillo this case has made me fighting mad. This poor little girl never stood a chance when this incompetent Judge gave her to her felon Dad. There couldn't possibly be a worse couple on the planet than Adam and Kayla. She's as horrible as him.

[@HRaeN]

She was the cutest, most precious little thing. I just wanna hug her. I hope she somehow knows that she isn't forgotten about now. The way she was the last 2 years of her life. There are just no words. It's utterly reprehensible.

[@ProCoExist]

It is heartbreaking to think how alone and afraid she mustve felt during that time 😢 probably felt like an eternity for Harmony. Truly horrific

[@shirleyhughes1455]

I 💯 AMEN! I loved that little girl the moment I saw her beautiful face. This story has torn me apart!! There are no excuse under the Sun that this happened to this beautiful baby!!. Everyone failed this little Angel! I loved her the moment I saw her. Every time I see someone carrying a bag I think of Harmony. I am so disgusted with this entire story! This story has hurt me in an undescribable lack of better words! She was such a beautiful little girl. This gave me such Anxiety!. He cannot even be in Court. He should have to be there! This should have never, ever happened!! have

[@joannakneafsey1964]

❤❤❤

[@forpetessake3532]

trust me , she’s not thinking about this WICKED World - she’s dancing playing in HEAVEN

[@christinehutchins123]

I hope she knows how many people have fallen in love with her. I hope she knows she will never be forgotten.

[@LCx829]

Judge Mark Newman should be in prison.

[@callydanielson3896]

💯

[@michelle7959]

Judge Mark Newman is is back working as a fill in judge at the same court house that he retired from.

[@callydanielson3896]

@@michelle7959 how about that maybe someone can go talk to him ask him why ?

[@funnygirl3351]

I would love to hear from him, but I doubt he will EVER speak of this case. IMO of course.

[@michelle7959]

@@callydanielson3896 I would love to hear his reply, but as funnygirl3351 said I don’t think he would even comment on this case.

[@369blueneptune]

I love Vinnie's enormous, compassionate heart.💛 And his insistence on speaking the truth in pursuit of justice. ⚖️

[@callydanielson3896]

vinnies fake its all about the ratings

[@LourdesGzz]

How many "Adams" are walking free on the street?

[@turtlrunr]

exactly

[@wendybeckman9235]

Too many

[@JAJJABLOG]

Gave me goosebumps!

[@richerDiLefto]

How many “Adams” have custody of kids?

[@ablue5419]

Too many of them

[@daniellealexander7392]

I appreciate that you Vinny have kept this story at the forefront. Thank you for that

[@shirleyhughes1455]

AMEN!

[@jennyamato498]

This little girl was failed by everyone around her accept the foster parents. So Incredibly disturbing!

[@Rnnurse2023]

He needs prosecuted for placing Harmony in harms way, right in the arms of a monster that had never been in Harmony’s life .Red flags Judge

[@yasdnil_]

If they wouldn't of given up on adopting her...maybe things would be different.

[@mellvee]

​@@Rnnurse2023Judges have absolute immunity. They cannot be charged criminally or sued civilly for decisions they make while on the bench.

[@mellvee]

​@@yasdnil_It's not their fault. They saved her brother. It's more than anyone else did. This case is squarely the fault of the three people who were legally required to protect her: her mother, her father and her filthy stepmother. If the mother would have been fit to keep either of her children, this wouldn't have happened. If the father hadn't been a disgusting murderer, this wouldn't have happened. If the garbage step mother had done something to protect the poor little baby, this wouldn't have happened. Then you work up to DCF, other relatives and social workers, the attorneys and judges, etc. The fault is absolutely not in the good, decent people who stepped in and saved her brother from that mother, period. If they hadn't adopted Jameson, who knows what could have happened to him. Blaming them is ignorant and ridiculous. Everyone else failed her, but they had zero obligation or ability to do anything to step in on her behalf.

[@Tess-163]

@@mellveeI totally agree 💯 and well said !

[@survivor_speaks]

Kayla is responsible for helping him and not reporting anything. Adam killed this poor child… it is pretty clear.

[@andromeda1903]

yeah, that makes her an accessory at least, involuntary manslaughter if you take into consideration she did NOTHING to stop him from killing the baby girl right in front of her.

[@forpetessake3532]

@@andromeda1903 well she made a deal - i hope they catch her in a big fat lie so they can take back that deal - it was necessary to GET ADAM prosecuted tho

[@survivor_speaks]

@@andromeda1903 Kayla got a plea deal, for her testimony. In my opinion she helped Adam and she should be prosecuted for that...but she'll be out of prison very soon. I hope she never has anymore children.

[@angelagrant9163]

Yes! For her to watch him kill this baby was in turn responsible for her death. She's as guilty as he is! I have no sympathy for her!

[@praytogodus]

It's evident that Kayla played a role in this tragic situation by failing to report the abuse and possibly enabling Adam's actions. The responsibility falls on both of them for the harm inflicted on Harmony. Adam's actions resulted in the death of an innocent child, and justice must be served accordingly.

[@Sunshine22896]

Kayla needs to stay in jail for life

[@anythingforselenas806]

Absolutely. I hope she sees little Harmony’s face every second of every day.

[@christinawadsworth501]

She's a victim, also

[@LeftieLoosie]

@@christinawadsworth501she absolutely is, but she did have millions of opportunities to come forward for Harmony and it would have protected her as well…. I feel like she should be held responsible to an extent…. Probably more than she is…. Her sentence was very light (which makes sense it’s the only reason they know what happened at all) but Adam is the monster here Adam abused and destroyed more than just Harmony. Whole case is just tragic and heartbreaking.

[@christinawadsworth501]

She was taking methadone, shooting heroin, and smoking crack. She's not even mentally fit. She lost her kids, lost her lover, and she's a pariah in her home state. She's suffered enough@@LeftieLoosie

[@ExsheWOLFX]

@@christinawadsworth501she’s a victim but wants one more time with Adam. 🙄 she didn’t become a victim until she sat around and watch him beat and murder a innocent helpless four year ole. she should have gotten that innocent baby some help.

[@robinredmond9545]

Adam montgomery shouldn't have been on the street, let alone get custody.

[@stitches318]

From the way the mother spoke of it, he was really cocky about it too. Even Adam was surprised Adam got custody

[@amandalewis2415]

I’ve been saying this from the beginning. How could he get full custody with no case study or anything.

[@danwareham5682]

The judge who granted custody needs to be held responsible as well.

[@TheAngryKilljoy]

Adam and Crystal both should have lost custody of Harmony before she turned 2 years old. There was irreparable damage done to poor Harmony before they gave him custody. She needed stability and love but was denied both in the interest of parents rights and family reunification. We need to worry about children’s rights and keeping kids with their siblings, not how to keep them in the family’s that abused and neglected them in the first place.

[@ajordan1976]

Exactly! I want to know why were Harmony and her little brother separated to begin with?

[@DarkRainLofi]

Because the kids get separated when they both get taken because most of the time a foster family can't or won't take more then 1 child at a time. Therefore one kid will go here and another will go there. It also depends on the county. One kid could have been in one county and another in another county. That would make them involved in 2 different CPS counties and cases. Also, stop being so judgemental towards addicts. It's a disease. I think the mother loved her daughter but just couldn't get sober. Or perhaps CPS did her dirty and she ended up relapsing because of it and lost her child. you guys don't know the story of the mothers situation. CPS is a nightmare to deal with. It's never enough to get your kid back and it's easier to just relapse and take the pain away by numbing it with what addicts know how to use - drugs or alcohol. It's awful and you should learn more about something before you comment on it. That's why neither of you know why the siblings were separated smh

[@praytogodus]

You're absolutely right. It's devastating to think about the irreparable harm done to Harmony before she even had a chance at a stable and loving environment. Prioritizing children's rights and their well-being should always come first, even if it means removing them from harmful situations early on.

[@VioletJoy]

I constantly see support for Crystal. But she chose drugs over all of her children. She isn't innocent here. A lot of details are always left out of these clips.

[@emmagatewood3898]

​@@VioletJoy I agree. Crystal was the first one to fail Harmony, although she certainly was not the last one. If Crystal wasn't on drugs to begin with, then Adam would have never been able to get custody.

[@angie4justice]

That Judge that gave Adam custody should be fully investigated and stripped of his robe! If not for that judge, Harmony would surely be alive!

[@reneemoriconi7003]

Yeah that social worker DROPPED THE BALL!! His testimony was so vague! He was very void of emotion, straight to the point and that was it. No extra. It's like he did not want to be there, at all..

[@michelle7959]

The social worker should lose his license and his job!

[@mariageldenhuys6309]

The social worker now works for postal services.

[@nataliew7372]

He was so weird and now he’s an official mail carrier. Good.

[@michelle7959]

@@mariageldenhuys6309 that’s interesting, I wonder if he did lose his license son and his job?

[@johannawigg6921]

​@@mariageldenhuys6309I wouldn't even trust my mail with him !

[@queenelizabeth8191]

He got custody because the judge is an idiot. End of story.

[@gibbo822]

And her mother had wrote a letter begging he be given custody

[@mellvee]

And her mother is unfit. Don't forget that little part. Obviously Adam and Kayla Montgomery are solely responsible for what they did, but had the mother been even a little bit fit to begin with, and had she not lost her children to the government, Adam would never have had the chance to abuse and then murder Harmony. Don't let her off the hook. She is not innocent in this. Saying "poor her" and "she begged the court for custody" is absolutely nonsense. I never lost my children. They did not take both of her kids for no reason. She's got blame here, as well. The fact that even now, she's lying to make herself look more sympathetic is vile, and shows you that neither of those poor kids stood a single chance with her as mother. Thank goodness at least little Jameson was saved and can now live a decent, functional life. If the entire government hasn't also failed harmony, she'd have had the same chance as Jameson, which she deserved. It's disgusting that filth like that has children without even thinking about it, and it takes a literal act of the government to remove them.

[@callydanielson3896]

@@gibbo822 get your facts right or just shut up

[@gibbo822]

@@callydanielson3896 The DCYF literally released everything in their report back when they searched the apartment....

[@georgewashington3555]

yes. The Judge that that granted Adam custody is Mark Newman out of Massachusetts

[@Lafata44]

I have no faith anymore in people. This one finally pushed me to the edge where I'll finally say that I'm glad Harmony has passed, she won't have to bear a lifetime of hell. I never thought I'd ever say such a thing.

[@thebella422]

❤️

[@cynthiaconnors183]

It's pretty bad when a child is better off dead than living with their parents and everyone else who didn't care to help.

[@bamadad53]

I’m very close to being at the same place you are

[@LULULB371]

I decided long ago not to have kids because I could not protect them from the evils of this world. I have spent a lifetime feeling so sad for the suffering innocents on this earth.

[@katekrieger4646]

So true though. She would have suffered her entire life. Just pray she was taken up before she felt any pain. I do believe that happens. I was severely hurt when I was 4 and I left my body and sat in the arms of an angel looking down at my body.

[@helenswan2076]

I live in Scotland but I’ve been watching this story on and of for a while. I too couldn’t understand how Harmony’s dad got custody. Such a sad end for such a beautiful young girl who only wanted to be loved. Adam Montgomery should be made to sit in court and listen to all the testimony,horrible as a lot of it is.

[@francysmorera4926]

Government system is disgusting. Yes I agree they should make him go to court.

[@jivalucia3916]

How can a parent use and abuse their own child for a government assistance check to fuel their addiction. They used her to get money and never loved or cared about her. That is as low as a human being can get. Harmony deserves so much justice on so many levels. I hope she is able to rest in peace after we give her justice.

[@oc2538]

That isn't shocking at all that he used her for his drugs. What is shocking the judge who gave him custody with a criminal record and who was not in Harmony's life at all. That's what's shocking. Disgusting humans exist, supposedly the judge, social workers were supposed to make sure the child was safe.

[@nicolemobley3887]

I’m shocked not only for the decision by judge but the separation between the two siblings. I’m lost how this system is working because this is happening to often considering all the cases we don’t hear about 😢

[@TheAngryKilljoy]

They always separate siblings. They don’t even bother to try and keep them together.

[@nicolemobley3887]

@@TheAngryKilljoy 🥹

[@LisaLynnTx]

This judge that awarded him custody should ne fired!!

[@helenstoreycarrasco2913]

The judge retired the same year she was given to the monster

[@jeanineleigh3053]

He stepped down 6 months after he awarded Harmony to her monster father🤬

[@chartroy]

@@jeanineleigh3053crazy! Was his retirement in any way connected to Harmony’s case?

[@Bluemoonofky]

The judge was VERY negligent in this decision. And im sure many others, hopefully none that ended the way poor Harmonys life ended.

[@JAJJABLOG]

@@chartroyNo, I don’t think so, I believe it was time to retire, because they didn’t start investigating Harmony’s disappearance, when it hit headlines 2021. 😢

[@veeherreraJanecka]

I’m so sorry that you were born into this family. Rest In Peace beautiful angel 🕊💕♾🙏🏽

[@scroogemcduckrich9705]

He showed rage around the vulnerable. he knows who to try that with

[@Leonicles]

💯agree! And if he was that frightening in public, can you IMAGINE what he's like in private?! Worse, you're a defenseless child & you're stuck living in a car with this monster!

[@monroeglam]

The more I hear, the less I understand. How is it possible that every single adult person in Harmony's life failed her. Her mom, Adam, close family, distant family, friends of the family, child services, the DCF workers, court public representatives of the Mom/Adam and Harmony, the darn Judge, Kayla, the state who continued to issue benefits for 2 years with no proof the child was even around. So many people failed her, so many people will have to live the rest of their lives with that knowledge and I hope they never forget. It's angering, Harmony didn't deserve the life and death she had.

[@majella9500]

Does anybody feel the same as I do that the defendant (I can’t say his name) should be made sit in that courtroom and listen to what he did to that beautiful little innocent girl. It’s heartbreaking to listen too. Why would god let this happen💔🍀🙏🏻

[@michelle7959]

I totally agree, first this court gives Harmony to a monster and now they allow him to not be in court!? WTF is going on with this justice states justice system!?😡🤬

[@jwise7114]

Because God is overrated? I mean geezzz the thousands of years of people acting like barbarians it looks like religion is useless.

[@helenstoreycarrasco2913]

At first I thought the same way but thinking about it. I think he's doing the prosecution a favor. I think he would intimidate many of the witnesses, Especially Kayla.

[@debrasalmon2498]

@@helenstoreycarrasco2913 Agree,

[@--_-_-_-74..]

He refused to go to court !

[@Firebrand636]

The judge should make him show up everyday for the trial. Unbelievable.

[@OhMyGOD-S]

Thank you Vinnie for addressing this very important part of Harmony's story. It is infuriating that so many let this happen to Harmony. And what just infuriating is there is thousands more children just like her that this is happening to. ITS MORE THAN HEATBREAKING!

[@thesoultruth]

I remember reading, but I can't remember where, DCYF worker Tsoras knew Adam from when he was in juvenile jail. Then, many years later, Tsoras was sent out to Adams residence for a child wellness check. Tsoras stated in court he got out of his vehicle and about 30 feet away he saw a man and child getting into a vehicle. He said...I recognized Adam... then the prosecutor cut him off. Obviously, the defense attorney didn't know Tsoras already knew Adam in the past. I believe Tsoras didn't take Harmony into state custody, because he gave Adam special privilege. Remember, police were called to the Guilford St residence 14 times within 4 months, yet they never arrested him or took away his children. And the police knew the family was house squatting and running an old dilapidated generator for utility power. Harmony... this poor girls life could have been saved many times, but government paid servants of the people didn't believe she was worth the paperwork...pathetic!

[@evilqueenyiayia]

The soultruth That's a great analysis. ❤️

[@truthhurts2879]

I think he was actually scared of Adam as were many grown men including his uncle.

[@thesoultruth]

@truthhurts2879 When Adam came to the house, after giving Kayla a black eye, he ran from me. He is actually a 5 year old in an adult sized body. Unfortunately, Kayla admitted to the police officer she called him and invited him over. She did not ask her mom for permission. So, I thought Adam was stalking her. While at the house, Kayla and her children were under my protection. After learning she caused the unnecessary problem, I firmly told her... you're on your own. I knew right then and there she was in control of Adam. She was the alpha not Adam.

[@annettelacey7913]

​@thesoultruth what u know them both? I dont believe Kayla bashed harmony to death it was Adam

[@DarkRainLofi]

This isn't surprising. CPS is a wicked evil and corrupt agency that is actually the one responsible for this child's death. And many others!

[@theroxygirl731]

Adam wouldn't be approved to foster a dog where we live. They do a home study make sure the house is clean and in good repair. They make sure you are financially stable, have stable employment and you have to have a criminal background check. We know a couple that weren't approved because the wife had switched jobs and was still in a probationary period.

[@Genie519]

There was so many people that failed her. So many chances to save her. It brings me such sadness for her😔

[@kaylynroth8847]

Poor sweet Harmony..RIP ANGEL

[@AdverbsAndNouns]

I haven't felt so sick 🤧 since the Gabriel Fernandez case.. justice for these babies!!!

[@thebella422]

I have to agree! Gabriel and Harmony's cases are 2 of the worst cases of abuse I have ever heard of.

[@AdverbsAndNouns]

@@thebella422 take some time off and relax from this case.. your mental health is more important 🕊️❤️

[@thebella422]

@@AdverbsAndNouns ❤️

[@bettysmith4641]

It took me a week to watch that documentary and I couldn't stop crying 😢

[@thebella422]

@@bettysmith4641 me too!

[@JoTracy]

Show his picture all over tbe media, because he's hiding his face from those who wouod give him prison justice

[@kyleek.cosmos3371]

I’m not sure where they’ll be able to put this guy. He’s going to be destroyed.

[@mistymac9345]

And the system has allowed him to never face up to his responsibility for what he has done. Incredible.

[@annettelacey7913]

​@mistymac9345 I'm so angry he don't have to be in court,it's disgusting

[@kyleek.cosmos3371]

@@annettelacey7913 it’s infuriating, he’s an absolute coward. As soon as I heard that, I thought back to Lori Vallow trial. She wanted to be excused the day of autopsies and judge would not permit it. I’m assuming the laws are different in each state? Does anyone have info on that?

[@lawofficesofandrewdmyers]

Shocking that the system broke down to the extent that it did - Harmony had a foster family that loved her, provided a home with toys, bedroom and all the rest, and made sure she received much needed medical care. That Harmony was not awarded to that family is inexplicable.

[@JMsweet_]

Vinnie always spitting facts, love his way of hosting this show

[@gatdemun]

💜💜 Everyone failed this little girl. Justice for Harmony 💜💜💜

[@callydanielson3896]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@maziet9734]

The bag was in the stroller, both K & A were together with it.

[@turtlrunr]

omg😢

[@LULULB371]

They are disgusting.

[@susannec75]

It is all about control and coercion with him. He terrorized everyone he met.

[@jwise7114]

In prison he will have to watch his ass. 😅 I'm sure he will get fucked up.

[@callydanielson3896]

and thats what kayla loved about him

[@LULULB371]

He has no humanity in his cold, dark eyes. Just pure evil. Nothing good.

[@kyleek.cosmos3371]

I’ve never been much of an eye for an eye person. In serious criminal cases like this, I don’t think much about what a sentence looks like for a criminal on the inside. I’m more concerned that these people are off the streets and unable to hurt anymore people. But I have never felt the disgust that I do for this man. As a single mother to my beautiful daughter, and as a survivor of DV, I hope that if ever the ‘criminal code of honor’ was used….that this man is destroyed in whatever hell hole they send him to. The system failed this poor child. Unbelievable.

[@JAJJABLOG]

I feel you! 💯

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

He deserves some prison justice!

[@Baldridge64]

The saddest part is that even though he did what he did… Harmony wouldn’t want him to be destroyed or harmed in any way. She still loved her dad and just wanted his love. If only we could all be more like Harmony. But to your point - no Adam didn’t deserve his daughter’s pure and unconditional love.

[@praytogodus]

I completely understand your perspective. In cases as heinous as this, the priority should indeed be ensuring that perpetrators are removed from society to prevent further harm. The disgust and anger towards someone who would harm a child are completely justified. As a survivor of domestic violence and a mother, your empathy and concern for Harmony's well-being are deeply felt.

[@user-cr1pm3rt6i]

I think the case workers, judges and anyone entrusted with giving this sweet little angel a Death Sentence needs to be prosecuted and held accountable. So disgusting, disturbing and heartbreaking 😢💔🤬🤷‍♀️🤯

[@user_angelmum]

I agree with you 100%

[@BA-ef4pr]

Now that the Crumblys are going to prison for their sons shootings, those in gov who didn't protect Harmony, should be sentenced to life.

[@Rnnurse2023]

The social worker should have known a red flag is the parent doesn’t want the child questioned alone, and avoiding the visit , he believed this monstrous felon . Another fail

[@michelle7959]

The social worker acted like he didn’t even want to testify on Harmony’s behalf. He should lose his license, and be fired.

[@primadonna-pe5hy]

I think the social worker was afraid of Adam.

[@CurvaciousXOXO]

Not always true- about questioning a minor alone but the hiding her is a different story

[@truthhurts2879]

He's a postal worker now, clearly not cut out for the job.

[@michelle7959]

@@primadonna-pe5hy That’s a good point. Someone else commented that he knew Adam personally. If that’s the case, then he knew Adam was the main suspect in the 2008 murder of Darlin Guzman.

[@kylee2556]

Interesting how Kayla and Rose both described Adam’s rage state almost to a t. Even commenting on how his eyes change. Pure evil.

[@hope4all366]

I believe Rose testified to this incident occurring in 2021 long after poor Harmony's passing. Kayla testified Adam didn't hit her until after Harmony was murdered.

[@enidmelendez7067]

This is a very graphic ,disgusting case . RIP Harmony 🙏🙏🙏

[@QOGS]

Laws need to change immediately!! Keep fighting!

[@addisperez8205]

Adam's attorneys are trying to say that Kayla is the one who killed Harmony, even though he has a history of being physically abusive and he bragged about bashing Harmony around the house and causing her to have a black eye. Also, they have his fingerprints on some of the evidence and not Kayla's. Adam was physically abusing his daughter. He and his wife were on drugs. It's sad that several different adults failed Harmony. Adam's uncle said that he called several people trying to get help for Harmony.

[@shirleyhughes1455]

She is responsible too!! Aiding and Abetting!!!!

[@310jazzmin]

CPS needs major changes. This is the worst trial I've ever followed 😓 RIP sweet Harmony

[@doreencrespo7133]

You know in the case here in Michigan with Ethan Crumbly the parents are being held responsible so now why isn’t the judge that granted Adam custody held responsible too??? Let’s see some accountability!

[@mellvee]

I can't believe I have to keep telling adult people this. Judges. Cannot. Be. Prosecuted. For. Decisions. They. Make. While. On. The. Bench. They have absolute immunity. And it is hardly the same thing as Crumbly's idiot parents, who literally put a gun into the hands of their mentally unstable son who they admittedly knew was having mental health issues, and LAUGHED AT HIM and told him to "suck it up" when he begged them to get him help. Why do you not know that judges can't be charged criminally or sued civilly for decisions they make on the bench? That's not exactly esoteric information. Everyone should know that. If you're an American and didn't know that, you should be ashamed of yourself; first for comparing the two cases, and second, for being so utterly ignorant as to how our government works.

[@susanbrooks9317]

Because judges have immunity. Presidents don't get immunity but judges do.

[@tammyirwin703]

@@susanbrooks9317exactly and it’s BS that they aren’t held accountable for their bad decisions

[@82566]

I wonder why no one would question him about that bag in the freezer especially around food items 🤔 did they just assume it was his lunch bag ? And w the maintaince guy snaking the bathtub did he smell anything or see anything odd on the snake device ?

[@Rnnurse2023]

Thank you Vinnie for all your coverage of Little Harmony

[@yasdnil_]

I dont think they will ever find her remains. He had so much time to completely dispose of them and he will never tell the truth about that. Rest in paradise harmony you were too good for this world and your parents never deserved you😢

[@atticus-iz7iw]

The NH CPS worker and the Massachusetts family court judge have a great deal in common. For the life of me, I will never understand why the justice systems grant them immunity … they definitely should be held accountable for such unfathomable, horrific judgements.

[@Cosmofree]

Question, did Kayla not have opportunity to go to the police when Adam went to work? She is quilty as much as Adam, she could have saved this beautiful child

[@praytogodus]

It's certainly possible that Kayla had opportunities to seek help or intervene on behalf of Harmony, especially when Adam was not present. If Kayla was aware of the abuse and failed to take action to protect Harmony, she shares responsibility for the tragedy that occurred.

[@ellenhood1356]

First of all what woman wants to date someone living in their car. That is beyond me. He dated while living in the car😡

[@kyleek.cosmos3371]

Why did they schedule them both at once? It just feels like a set up for failure…it’s awful. 22:57

[@joeymatthysen5105]

She should have never been taken away from her adopted parents!!!

[@nighthawktt]

Amazing 👏 Thanks Vinnie for asking all the right questions And please keep Harmony Montgomery in the limelight of Court TV NO ONE should be allowed to forget Harmony Montgomery and what happened to her before and after her life was taken Thank you Court TV Thank you Vinnie and Colleagues Blessings to you 🙏 Take time for some self TLC all who are working on the Harmony Montgomery case

[@margaretmorris-calderon2826]

Crystal had appeared for everything in regards to Harmony except when she had 2 separate appearances required of her at the same time. And the court refused to grant a continuance. The attorney and everyone washed their hands and said we’re done. What a crying shame on them. Blood is on that courts hands. There’s absolutely no reason why there couldn’t be a continuance been granted. That judge shouldn’t be working with children’s welfare. He/she isn’t suited for this job.

[@stitches318]

The judge retired 6 months after giving Adam custody. That's the problem with these 80 year old men making decision for everyone else - - they will not see the outcome of the results so what do they care? Men that age need to be walmart checkers, not put in charge of children's lives

[@DarkRainLofi]

At least you see the truth. So many stupid people in these comments that don't know anything about CPS or drug addiction and how it's a disease. It's ridiculous.

[@praytogodus]

It's distressing to hear about the apparent lack of consideration and accountability within the court system regarding Crystal's appearances related to Harmony's case. Granting a continuance seems like a reasonable request, especially considering the gravity of the situation and the importance of ensuring all parties are properly represented.

[@hope4all366]

Drug abuse is not an excuse to abuse and murder your child.

[@margaretmorris-calderon2826]

@@stitches318 Why would a well paid Judge be working at 80 years old instead of returning and enjoying the money? You make 0 sense. Who told you that Judge was 80 years old? Who told you that Judge retired 6 months later? I haven’t seen that information anywhere. People do retire unless they die first. Wether it’s 65 or 70! Or even 55 years old. That day comes for employment time for everyone. I worked 30 years.

[@XOXO-mb2vh]

Evil exists

[@JosieCardenas951]

Thanks for date on this sweet angel , justice for sweet angle Harmony Montgomery . So heartbreaking

[@sandywagner9154]

Spellcheck

[@jparker8580]

I am so glad that someone is asking the questions that were on my mind.

[@EUZ890]

Thank you Vinnie for putting this horrific case in perspective the system failed these poor children there needs to be change !

[@robinlennon2580]

Thank you Vinnie for this coverage.❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@HannahMattox]

I'd be afraid to know what would happen if Vinnie ever got his hands on Adam Montgomery.

[@barbmurray8557]

Kayla won't last after she gets out

[@maymaypooch]

My thoughts too.

[@Bluemoonofky]

Well, its sad for the kids, but when you stand by and encourage abuse to a little innocent child, one who is your responsibility, and ultimately allow her to be killed, all while your only concern is a crossaintwich from Burger King, well, that tends to probably eat you alive!

[@chartroy]

You thinking suicide or vigilante justice?

[@AdverbsAndNouns]

Kayla and Adam are psychopaths... Eating after a m*rder is a trait.

[@cpeace3172]

@@chartroy maybe a drug overdose

[@Silverlane.]

The council who granted Adam full custody SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE

[@JMsweet_]

Vinnie is like a fine wine, only gets better with age❤

[@Oceans11.11]

Why do these so called child protective services seem to wrongfully accuse the good parents yet allow this to happen?? From the lack of communication with the court hearing for custody to an actual call & visit to the home. They all failed her. Broken, broken system!!!

[@LULULB371]

Child disappointment services

[@TheINFJChannel]

Harmony was a song played on the radio for only a little while but we'll never forget the melody she left behind. Rest in peaceful peace now sweet Harmony ❤🎵 💕

[@mariannerogers8003]

Another huge, horrific error of Children’s Protective Service and the Judicial system. It’s almost like they want these children to be gone.

[@TararyzeMcg]

Yes its EVIL

[@superchops5150]

How can the mother knowing what the father was like not go find Harmony.

[@lauraw3338]

This is such a heartbreaking case. CPS always fails the child and there is never accountability. When will something change?

[@eadybaby007]

I just love how Vinnie never censors his personal heartache and disgust when discussing these cases!

[@kimzsiros7018]

That social worker better have been fired

[@RisaHolland-ms3bz]

What is the mother keep having children doiny drugs it just makes me sick

[@kimgale262]

She didn't say that Kayla was holding the bag, the bag was in the pram/pushchair. AND the guy on the stand in prison clothes DID NOT KNOW ADAM OR KAYLA, he got the Uhaul for Adams friend which was his friend as well.

[@Peicefull]

You're amazing, Vinnie!!!

[@BettyWhite2171]

They gave a male, drug addict, felon, a 5 year old child?!

[@crystalschaos9131]

There has to be something they can charge Kayla with, especially w with all the lies!!

[@helenstoreycarrasco2913]

K is in prison now, she comes up for parol in about a month but they doubt she will be approved.

[@crystalschaos9131]

@@helenstoreycarrasco2913 I know I think it's crazy that even though she lied she isn't being charged..I believe she part then she is saying , she lies to much, didn't they have a trial last year 2 do you know why they are having another trial?

[@helenstoreycarrasco2913]

@@crystalschaos9131 the other trial against A was for guns charges. He was convicted & sentenced to 30 - 75 yrs.

[@TheBffTwins]

Love your work, Vinnie!!

[@nancycornett9949]

Thank you Vinnie!

[@QOGS]

I’m just crying with a fury in me. Blood boils with the information brought to light!

[@Caligirl25]

Adam and Kayla both are horrible people. All the excuses, everything they did, sickening

[@howiewill]

If a five year old has never lived with a parent how can they decide if that is their preference ? That’s BS! They failed that poor little girl and are now trying to minimize it. And even though in two states, a mother should not be require to have two separate trials in two separate states on the same day. That’s ridiculous no matter who the parent. The attorneys failed the child as well. This all is beyond effed up. It’s still gonna happen bc we can’t get together as a society and prevent these people from slipping through the cracks.

[@audreyandlinCompany]

I agree! But I blame the people involved in her case. There are other kids who haven't died but are still suffering even now. Because these people are either burnt out or psychopaths.

[@kimberlycraigie2443]

Both these parents failed this poor baby

[@ProCoExist]

& why the hell did the "worker" think waiting A WEEK, after the call about Harmony having a black eye, to then decide to go back and check!!!! He waited a WEEK!!! Not a couple days! Not the next day! Like wtf!? Wouldn't that seem to be a priority!? (Considering he just let them drive away on the initial visit!)🙄 Kind of like he knew something wasnt right yet gave the eye time to HEAL!!!?! OMG How enraging!!!!

[@ProCoExist]

& all while Harmony was probably living moment to moment in sheer terror, wondering did anyone care, desperate for someone to save her!

[@chastity5401]

This is by far something that keeps me up at night. My heart TRULY aches for all the horror she went through. Why on this earth would god allow these monsters near her!!!! He doesn’t deserve AIR….. This precious child deserved so much better. So shattered at the testimony on this case. 💔💔💔

[@--_-_-_-74..]

There is no God to save anyone !

[@mellvee]

Does it really keep you up at night? Are you really "shattered"? What are you doing to change it? Where are you donating and volunteering? Or are you just "shattered" in the KZbin comment section? Disingenuous nonsense like this comment drives me absolutely nuts. If it really keeps you up at night, do something about it. Put your money where your mouth is. Otherwise, you're saying it for show and you don't really mean it.

[@allison471]

​@@mellveewhy are you attacking someone for her comment, which common sense would say is a figure of speech, or just maybe quite possibly true? A complete stranger who you know nothing about! Focus on yourself & ask yourself why are you makng assumptions over a stranger's comment... like, wtf are you?

[@mz13rown83]

1000%

[@hope4all366]

​@@mellveeAre you OK?

[@murraychadwick9362]

I believe our laws should change to where whatever crime you have been fould guilty of committing, the same crime will be😢😢 done back to you twice. People might think twice before committing crimes then.🤨

[@hannah3146]

Anyway the judge that gave him custody can be held accountable or atleast fired? Disbarred? Reprimanded anything? It makes no sense

[@tammyirwin703]

Judges have immunity

[@melanie3500]

I appreciate your overview. I've had trouble following the case as the attorneys keep walking away from the mics so only catch partials.

[@samariagraham4502]

Yes!! Vinnie, please give the prosecuting attorney a lav mic. Plz!! We can barely hear what he's asking the witnesses.

[@kariziebell7835]

Little Harmony is like the 'Telltale Heart' that no one heard. The car breaking down, the clogged drain, the car accident, the leaking ceiling, the bag in the freezer...

[@margaretmorris-calderon2826]

Why wouldn’t these people think it’s strange for Adam to bring in a bag to the walk in freezer? I look at those people and wonder why they didn’t look?

[@BA-ef4pr]

Besides the obvious of health code violations and sheer stupidity.

[@cynthiaconnors183]

If that place is still in business, the owner might want to hire staff that has at least one point on the IQ scale.

[@TraciGirl313]

It’s clear, from testimony, that Adam is a scary person. They probably wondered but were afraid to ask. Im surprised no one reported it to the manager due to contamination issues or something. I’m surprised the bag didn’t smell. Although the bag was being set in a freezer during his shifts the constant temp change going to and from work with him would produce some kind of smell. I believe the restaurant is closed. It’s now a bank.

[@margaretmorris-calderon2826]

@@TraciGirl313 It took hours for Harmony to defrost said by wife. Adam put Harmony in the bathtub trying to speed up the thawing proses. No way would Harmony’s body would start to defrost from freezer at home to work Transportation. Adam eventually put Harmony in plastic bags. So maybe the plastic bag was inside the carry bag. I just can’t imagine any business allowing an employee to bring in a bag from their personal property to store in the business freezer. That doesn’t make sense. Unless they did know and was scared being as young as they are. If it was someone in their thirties I think someone would of investigated, and/or told head leader.

[@crystalfaulkner1777]

Harmony and Jameson Both are so ADORABLE